Werribee - South

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 3.3 points since 2011.

Born overseas, 36.8% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the state and national averages. Indian, Italian, and English are among the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 33.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. This has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications have risen sharply, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 13 points since 2011 to reach 25.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,802, which is about the same as the state and national figures. The share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 14 points since 2011.

About 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. Those with a long-term health condition make up 25.5% of the population.

Volunteer rates are 9.5%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is steady at 26.6%, about the same as the state average.

First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. This group is a little older than the state average, with 8.5% speaking a First Nations language, which is well above the Victorian figure.

Homes are typically larger than most areas, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Most are family homes, with 61.5% consisting of couples with children.

Separate houses are common, making up 80.2% of dwellings. Renting is more common here than in most areas at 34.8%, while outright home ownership is well below the state average.

Working from home is very common at 24.9%, well above the national figure. Because of the long drive time to the city, most people rely on cars, with 39% of homes having two vehicles.

The area is highly mobile, as 51.2% of residents moved in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.3% of the population.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.3%. The main industries for local workers are construction and healthcare.

The area has an overall advantage score of 1,001, which is slightly above the national average. It is home to 2,301 businesses, making it one of the largest at this level.

Annual rainfall is 545mm and the average maximum temperature is 20.3 degrees, both of which are lower than in most other areas.

While most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, health services are far less accessible than in the rest of the state.